

StarLNGL™, the integrated Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) technology, uses proven design concepts to enhance LNG production in existing and new NGL recovery plants. As part of the StarLNG™ family, StarLNGL™ builds on Linde’s worldwide experience across the entire LNG value chain.
StarLNGL™ can be used with a variety of NGL recovery technologies including CRYO-PLUS™, GSP and RSV. Compared with a stand-alone LNG plant, the integrated StarLNGL™ solution provides the following benefits:
Technology highlights include:
StarLNGL™ can be used with a variety of NGL recovery technologies including CRYO-PLUS™, GSP and RSV. Compared with a stand-alone LNG plant, the integrated StarLNGL™ solution provides the following benefits:
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No impact on availability or reliability of the NGL recovery plant
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Same or higher levels of ethane and propane recovery
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Increased NGL plant capacity
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Less capital expenditure
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Highly efficient process
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Shared maintenance
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Lower operating cost
Technology highlights include:
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Cold vapour feed to the StarLNGL™ unit
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Minimum tie-ins to existing NGL unit required
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On-spec LNG ethane and propane recovery
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Standard refrigeration technology
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Refrigeration options include no hydrocarbon storage
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Compact rotating equipment design
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Integrated solution combining plate-fin heat exchangers
- Integrated solution utilising existing NGL plant compression